Palm Beach County Offers Summer Camp Scholarships

Program provides full tuition coverage for eligible families with children ages 5-17

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Camp Scholarship Program. The program offers full scholarships to eligible families with children ages 5-17 to attend participating day camps throughout the county during the summer season, which runs from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

Why it matters

The Summer Camp Scholarship Program helps ensure that children from low-income families have access to safe and enriching summer activities, allowing parents to remain in the workforce. The program is funded by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.

The details

To be eligible, families must have an income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Participating families can choose from a wide selection of camps, including specialty programs, educational enrichment, traditional day camps, and dedicated special needs camps. The Youth Services Department will offer application assistance by appointment and host 10 community outreach events to provide on-site support.

  • The application period runs from February 9 through April 3, 2026.
  • The 2026 program is scheduled to run from June 1 through August 7, 2026.

The players

Palm Beach County Youth Services Department

The department responsible for administering the Summer Camp Scholarship Program, which provides full tuition coverage for eligible families.

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners

The county governing body that helps fund the Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County

The organization that collaborates with the county to fund the Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

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The takeaway

The Summer Camp Scholarship Program in Palm Beach County is a vital initiative that ensures children from low-income families have access to safe and enriching summer activities, allowing parents to remain in the workforce. The program's wide range of camp options and application assistance make it an important resource for the community.